The hotel's rooms were praised by many reviewers for being well equipped and clean

Cons

While close to the airport, some guests found the hotel far from restaurants and shopping

Noise transfer was reported by a few guests

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Shuttle

Free Parking

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Analysis

Updated Feb 24, 2015

Overview

Located roughly a 15-minute drive from downtown Montreal and about a 10-minute drive from the Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the Crowne Plaza Hotel Montreal Airport is popular with business and leisure travellers who prefer an airport hotel with extended kitchen amenities. The indoor pool and waterslide make it a popular choice for families with children.

This hotel has 222 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, all of which offer free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a desk, a CD player, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Standard rooms offer two double beds, while rooms with a jetted tub, a dining area, a bathrobe for each guest, a kitchenette and a sitting area and sofabed are also available. All rooms are non-smoking.

Hotel amenities include an indoor pool with a waterslide, a hot tub, a sauna, a business centre, fitness facilities, ice machines, a bar and meeting/conference space.

A round-trip free 24-hour airport shuttle is available every half hour from the hotel. Guests are required to call the hotel for pick-up from the airport.

Parking is free, pets are permitted for an additional $50 per room per stay, and the hotel offers three wheelchair-accessible rooms.

Montreal's Biodome is about a 20-minute drive northeast of the hotel, while shopping is available 7 minutes away at Place Vertu. Casino Montreal is roughly a 20-minute drive away, and Concordia University is a 13-minute drive from the hotel. Downtown Montreal can be reached by car in about 15 minutes. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise for the hotel's value, rooms and staff.

The hotel's shuttle service was commonly praised and described as prompt and on-time. One lodger mentioned that the driver even helped to load luggage. Many guests liked the hotel's proximity to the airport.

The hotel's rooms were the source of many compliments by guests. They were described as well equipped, clean, modern and nicely decorated, with comfortable beds.

Several lodgers praised the hotel's staff, and characterized them as kind, helpful and efficient. One reviewer felt the staff were very accommodating.

Numerous reviewers were pleased with the hotel's value, and described the rates as affordable and budget-friendly. Guests felt that the combination of the hotel's overall quality, the free parking and free, quality shuttle made the price a good deal.

While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the location and noise transfer.

While the hotel was praised for its proximity to the airport by the majority of reviewers, some guests had other issues with the location. They felt it was far from restaurants and shopping, and described it as being in an industrial area. One reviewer also mentioned that the hotel was difficult to find without GPS assistance.

Noise disruptions were reported by a few guests. These lodgers complained of loud wedding receptions, as well as noise from guests in the hallways and noise from the ice machine.